Hey there!
Just when I thought I couldn’t be MORE grossed out by public pools you guys have to scare me more! Oh man. It will seriously be like Fear Factor when I stick my toe into that water…
I hope you are having a good Wednesday. :) Today has been a busy one…another training day, orders completed, and lots of business stuff going on. Git er done…!
Lunch consisted of leftovers…
I simply took my lentil Neat Sauce out of the freezer and it thawed in the fridge overnight.
My fridge has certainly been working for me overnight lately…from Vegan Overnight Oats to de-thawing the next day’s food. ;)
This portion is about 2 cups worth, so I split it into 2 lunches.
With some discounted organic celery- which might I add, still has a lot of life left in it!
I actually got up and grabbed the Roasted Red Pepper Hummus for a dip. :) Celery is just…plain on its’ own.
Dessert- Dried organic apricots. One of my all time favourite snacks…
Dinner was leftovers from last night’s Feelin’ Good Stew. I just love this stew! I was looking forward to it all day.
I love the addition of the quinoa in this stew…I’m so glad I threw it in on a whim! It really bulked it up.
Dessert was a tablespoon of organic dark chocolate chips and 1/2 tablespoon of coconut oil melted in the micro.
Random yet blissful.
Eric and I just got back from a visit to a sports store where I tried on 1 piece swimsuits (for triathlon training) and padded bike shorts. I left feeling like a 7 year old with a diaper issue. :mrgreen: Hopefully I have more luck at the next store!
I really need to get used to the idea of wearing a 1 piece swimsuit again. I actually laughed when I tried one on and looked in the mirror. Seven year old or a grown woman, I couldn’t be sure…
Tonight’s question- Do you own a swimsuit and if so, what kind(s) do you rock? 1 piece, bikini, tankini, thong, bikini, speedo…? ;)
Any suggestions for a killer training swimsuit?
Also if you’d like to win a bag of premium chia seeds from Chia Seeds Direct, give me your best tip for SWIMSUIT CONFIDENCE below! Open to Canadian and US residents only please. Contest closes Thursday at 5pm EST.
My best tip for swimsuit confidence is to rock what your mama gave you. No one else has YOUR unique body so go show it off and strut your stuff. Be proud of who you are and how hard you work each day to keep yourself healthy and fit.
On that note, I’m going to pass out on the couch…it has been a long day! Can’t wait to snuggle my man and watch some Marriage Ref (Tom Papa we love u!).
Have a great night. :) Stay tuned for one AMAZING giveaway tomorrow!
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Swimsuit confidence: get a spray tan (no tanning beds!), smile big and enjoy the no doubt BEAUTIFUL ocean!!!!
My best tip is just to rock it!
My best tip for swimsuit confidence is to NOT try it on under the florescent lights of ANY store! Buy it and try it on at home..lights at home at always kinder!
I own two swimsuits and they are both bikinis. I would like to get a newer swimsuit this year; maybe I’ll get a tankini?
My best swimsuit confidence tip is to do a quick 5-10 minute body weight workout (push ups, planks, lunges, ab work) before you adorn yourself with your swimsuit. I read somewhere that the quick workout will give your muscles a boost so that they look more defined. Plus the quick workout should give you some endorphins which will give you the confidence to rock that swimsuit in style!
Good luck with the triathlon swimsuit and bike short shopping!
I agree with the quick workout idea! :)
Strut your stuff, don’t worry about what other people are thinking. You look beautiful just the way you are :)
Do something while you are wearing your swimsuit!!! My best tip for swimsuit confidence is not just to lay there trying to bronze yourself while worrying about what you look like. Get up and play volleyball, run/walk along the beach, and swim in the water! You will get more color this way anyways AND being active will make you feel more confident and proud of your rockin’ body!!
Rock what you got- in a snazzy color that suits you! Since I was a competitive swimmer for 7 years, I swear by Speedo or TYR. I always go for a black suit with some sort of fun/bright colored design added to it. I love one-piece suits…but beach-time obviously calls for the bikini! Hope I win those Chiasssssss! Yum!
My best tip for swimsuit confidence is find the right swimsuit to fit your body shape and hide your imperfections, if you think you have them ;)
The other swimsuit advice is great! But also remember not to stress too much because hopefully you’ll be under water most of the time!
Ah the one piece… he. I’d say to pick something SUPER cute instead of just plain black!
Swimsuit confidence: SMILE. If you walk around with a frown and stare straight at the ground, you’ll look as uncomfortable as you feel. But if you put on a big smile and look straight ahead, you project confidence that radiates.
I like to rock out my tri-training-self with a racer back speedo or a TYR. A suggestion for suits in highly chlorinated water…get something made out of polyester. The cholorine will eat it up and then stretch out – that has been my experience with both brands of suits if not polyester.
Rocking out with your bathing suit confidence to me means, appreciating the body that I have been working on to bring to optimal health and strutting it on deck! Back rolls and all!!
Though I’m overweight, I’ve never struggled with wearing a swimsuit. Wanna know why? It’s because I’m always there to SWIM. I love the water, and that tops any insecurites I may be feeling ;)
My tip? Think about ALL the thoughts that you’re thinking about yourself – then realize that everyone else is thinking about THEIR bodies JUST as much – they don’t have time to think about you!
And don’t judge others if you don’t want to be judged :D
My best advice for rocking that body is to be PROUD of yourself — proud of the healthy food you feed your body, proud of the awesome shape you have achieved with the hours of running, lifting weights, doing yoga, living a relatively stress-free life..
We take awesome care of our bodies and they do not fail us — we are strong, REAL, unique…our bodies allow us to walk, run, bake, snuggle with the hubby, live a fulfilling life.
Thus, be PROUD, and know that your body is not about what it looks like (yes, we all have flaws, dimples, flab), but what it can do for you!!!
My body is going to allow me to run a 5k this weekend to support pediatric brain cancer. Ange — you body is going to allow you to finish a half marathon and a TRI. How on Earth can we be ashamed of something that can allow us to accomplish THAT?? :) Flaunt it and be PROUD!
Don’t check yourself out too often! Be confident in your bikini and you will look even more beautiful :)
I recently started to rock a bikini for the first time since I was a kid. However I do really want a one piece for swimming in. I can’t win the chia seeds, but being proud is the key, my stretchmarks just show that I was bigger and now I’m not, I’m so proud of what I have achieved.
i definitely like wearing a bikini. And as you said Rock what your mama gave you! You should feel confident in whatever swim suit you wear, it doesn’t matter what others think, its what you think about yourself. Do what you feel is comfortable. You’ve gotta be comfortable in your own skin, because well… you’re the one wearing it for the rest of your life!
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My tip for confidence in a swimsuit is just 2 simple steps:
1) Set of 20 pushups, 50 situps, and 20 squats before you go
2) Fabulous pair of wedges (think approx 3″) because a tiny heel always makes the legs look long, lean, and awesome
My swimsuit confidence tip: stand tall with confidence and think you’re the “sh!t”…who will be able to judge someone who has that much confidence!?!?
My boyfriend gave me the best swimsuit advice. He said own it and rock it. I would also never ever in a million years wear a two piece (maybe tankini but not bikini).
I agree with lots of the ladies above me – you just gotta not worry about what other people are thinking. No one is criticizing you as much as yourself so you just have to let it go and be comfortable with yourself!
For me – it’s just owning whatever type of suit you are in and whatever situation you are in. Stand tall! (You’ll obv look thinner and more confident). It’s taken a long time for me to feel okay and not cross my arms over my stomach in a suit…but I’m glad to say my suit confidence is back…and I think wearing that confidence will shine way more than any suit will. :)
Confidence is the key… even if you feel like a dork, act like you think your hot stuff and ppl will believe it! You’ll stand out if you hide behind a towel, strut your stuff :)
My tip is to choose a suit that fits nicely. Fit is very important. Once you’ve got that down, rock it!
Ahhh the lovely one piece! I think the key to confidence is to complete the outfit! :) Throw on a swim cap + goggles and you are simply going to be the hottest thing out there! Or at the least you will look like everyone else so who cares right. Be proud girl. You are strong and inspiring the world.
I wear bikinis for the beach, pool lounging, hot tubbing, etc and I’ve got a couple one piece swimsuits for swim training. Being comfortable in a swimsuit is something I’ve always battled with but we’re all our own worst critic but there’s no such thing as a perfect body. I just remind myself that I’m not the dimples in my thighs or the jiggle in my arms, I’m a whole, healthy person! Also everyone else is at the pool or beach to exercise or relax, not to judge me, so get over myself! (I love chia!!)
Swimsuit confidence is all about remembering that no one is built the same! Your body is unique and that is what makes it beautiful.
My best tip: Don’t judge a swimsuit (or your body) by how it looks in the store. Dressing room mirrors can make Gisele look like a heifer. Take a few options home and try them on there.
If all else fails, remember that most people are going to be so focused on their own body problems they’re not going to pay attention to what you think are yours.
Totally agree with the “rock what your mama gave you” sentiment. Really, that’s great advice for all the time, not just swimsuit time =)
My tip — a higher cut leg hole will make your legs look longer. If your legs are short like mine, you’ll be pleased with the optical illusion!
My tip would be to go shopping on a day when you feel great to start with! Take an honest friend and be prepared to try on ALOT OF suits! ITs not like it was 10 years ago – there are so many options now that are flattering to all different types of bodies! Its just like jeans,takes some patience and hard work!
I prefer bikinis.
My tip for rocking the swim wear is to wear something that you are comfortable, something that you feel good wearing. Comfort while strutting your stuff = confidence.
I haven’t bought a one-piece yet, but I’m starting to feel self-conscious being the only one in a (modest) bikini swimming laps in my college pool.
I am NOT self conscious in the pool area in my two piece, since I am thinking about what my body is capable of DOING. My body is STRONG, and I’d much rather have curves and strength than be “skinny-fat”
I alwyas just try and remember no matter how I perceive myself my body is strong and powerful. It is difficult, but I also try to think that my body is unique and I should be proud of how I look!
I always just try and remember no matter how I perceive myself my body is strong and powerful. It is difficult, but I also try to think that my body is unique and I should be proud of how I look!
I wear a one piece lap swimming suit. They last about a year before I need to buy a new one. I believe it’s polyester. They aren’t the most flattering but I will NOT be seen in a bikini! The downside to losing a lot of weight is the loose skin. :(
My man and I are watching playoff hockey . .. less snuggling and more on the edge of our seating . . ha ha! Bizarre since neither of us really cares about it that much. But this game is just so good! Double overtime!
I have both a one piece and a bikini (random white bottom and several different tops). I love the one piece – I feel so strong and fit when I where it . . even if I am flailing after 5 laps :) Also I’ve had two rather laughable incidents at the beach where my top either totally came off or briefly forgot what it’s job was for about 5 seconds – have to love those big waves! If it’s a 2 piece it has to be sporty – no strings please!
HEY!
I am a triathlete myself and understand that a one-piece training suit isn’t always the biggest confidence booster.
Of course , as with anything, there is mental and physical confidence boosting that must take place!
Mental: You are a fit and beautiful woman! Many women do not have the confidence it takes to wear a bathingsuit in public, that fact that you are makes you BEAUTIFUL!
Physical: Good posture, strutt your stuff! Chest out, back straight, remember all that stretching stuff your pilates teacher said? Now is the time to utilize it! Posture tip: Stick your chest out and roll your shoulders forward, while keeping your belly button tight against your back bones (this helps hold a strong core). Also, do a quick high intensity weight session prior to going out. Get that butt sore, those beautiful thighs burning, and the arms on fire! This will make you feel accomplished and strong!
REMEMBER**** Confidence is key! The ugliest person in the world can make themselves beautiful just by glowing with happiness and love!
I like to do lunges/squats because then my legs feel STRONG
There are so many bathing suits out there to choose from, sometimes it can be overwhelming! The best tip is go with a bathing suit shape that you feel most comfortable in, I have always found that jcrew’s bathing suits always fit well and they come in the cutest patterns! No matter what always know that every body is different and there is no such thing as a perfect body, we are all unique and special! Your body is strong and beautiful, when you feel good on the inside you shine on the outside : ) So rock that bathing suit with charm and a smile!
My number one tip to rock your time in a swimsuit: SMILE! I’ve felt horribly uncomfortable in my bathing suit in the past, but once I realized that enjoying myself was the most important thing, how I looked didn’t seem so important. Especially at the beach – the sun is shining, the sky is blue, and there is beautiful sand to relax on…how could you be worried about cellulite??
Your stew looks awesome! I swam competitively so am more confident in a one piece. For bikini confidence – there is no such thing as a perfect body and we are all unique & beautiful in our own way.
oh yes! the most inportant thing you can wear with your swimsuit is a bright dazzling thankful smile that you are physically able to even rock a swimsut!!
I wear a bikini but have been shopping around for a strapless one piece. There are so many pretty, classic styles out there! To rock swimsuit confidence, my advice is to find a suit that you LOVE and feel great wearing! Just like with clothes, you have to feel confident and comfortable what you have on. Have fun shopping Ang :)
I am learning to “embrace the pale”. I am really fair skinned. When I was young, I used to tan, but now that I am older, I do not want to do anymore damage to my skin. I am learning to embrace my body, no matter how ghostly white it looks.
Best swimsuit advice: don’t look in the mirror. Try the suit on. Move in it. Make sure it fits and that it is comfortable. Twist, bend, stoop, reach, squat. Really make sure that you love the suit. If you don’t, take it off. If you like it…THEN look in the mirror. Honestly, what is more important? How the suit feels, or what other people are going to see when they look at you?
Swimsuit confidence tip – get a suit that complements your body shape! I have a skirt tankini :-)
I decided today to do a sprint triathlon in July. I need to get A LOT of gear which has me stressed PLUS I need to take swim lessons!! I can do it, though!! :)
just don’t obsess over it and be glad that you have a healthy body to put into a bathing suit in the first place :)
My tip is to just be CONFIDENT and play up your very best assets!!
Buying a new swimsuit always helps! When you try on an old one, it might not fit or it just isn’t exciting anymore. When you have a new one to look forward to wearing then the whole experience will be so much better!
Question- Why are your dried apricots brown? The ones I get are still apricotty-colored. Have anything to do with being organic?
My tip for bathing suit confidence is sunscreen! No one looks good with a sunburn or skin cancer!
Hey, no worries about the one piece! Olympians always wear one pieces, even in practice! :)
I missed the stew last night–the quinoa addition makes it gorgeous. I love the look of cooked quinoa–like pieces of glitter or sand.
Whelps, I’m just not physically built for a bikini as my tummy has this cute little pooch that most girls don’t have. (See: Lizzie Miller picture, ie awesome plus size model in.. glamor magazine, was it? Now imagine a bigger version.)
Sooo, takinis and one pieces are my way to go! I LOVE how one pieces keep everything in, but I also like the variety of a takini.
Swimsuit confidence:
1. Buy one you like. You know, there are some really flattering plain black one piece suits you could buy. (Holla, Victoria Secret~!)
2. Remember everyone whose wearing one is too focused on what they’re doing or how they look. Honestly, no one cares.
3. Workk iiitt~! You can make anything terrible look really hot if you act like you know it looks good even if in your head you’re freaking out and second guessing yourself. It becomes natural. See: Any female, daring celebrity. If Rihanna and Lady Gaga can do it infront of millions, you can do it at a public pool/beach side/etc etc.
No extra lunges, pushups, sit-ups, hair-do’s or other various crap to hide your “flaws” will honestly make you feel confident if your brain isn’t in it. Give your brain a kick in the ass and just take it as it is instead of trying to make it into a big ol’ deal..
No human is flawed. Once anyone gets that around their head, life becomes easier because you just stop caring about everyone else’s opinion, and even the little negative voice in your head.
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I haven’t tried the bike shorts before. But the way they look I would imagine that they feel like a diaper.
I love vintage styled one piece swimsuits. I used to think one pieces were out of style, but since I’ve realized that for me, a little modesty is nothing to be ashamed or embarrassed of! I feel so confident and classy in a one piece with fun colors and cute details. I would add, though, rock whatever you choose to wear proudly and with confidence!
Get a swimsuit in a colour/pattern you LOVE. Something cute you feel comfortable in!
My best tip for bathing suit confidence is to be proud and confident in what your body can do (swim! run, walk, etc.) !
Best tip for swimsuit confidence is to just be confident! Seriously. Everybody else is worrying about how they look to even worry about you.
My best swimsuit shopping advice is to go out with the ladies and drink wine first! Being a little buzzed on some great red wine always makes me feel sexy!
I have a few bathing suits but my all time favorite one is one my grandmother bought in the 70s and when she passed away and we were cleaning out her clothes we found it with the tags still on it (she paid $2.00!!) and it is a little sailor outfit complete with a cutie skirt attached! My best advice is find one that you really like and focus on that rather than body or nerves. And as a total germaphobe don’t worry about the pool they chlorinate them SO overly that you are safer there than sitting in a chair at a restaurant!
I have a one piece speedo swimsuit for training – but I did invest in a ‘tri suit’ for races. It is perfect becuase you dont need to get changed for each of the legs!!
My best tip is to fake it until you make it. :) But, really, I remember that other people don’t judge us or inspect us nearly as much as we do to ourselves. I’m not letting how I look in a swimsuit keep me from enjoying the water and the sun!
Best advice, make sure you shave! And if you love it on yourself, it looks great!
Well, I don’t have swimsuit confidence, but I wish I did. Maybe if I had some chia seeds I would… :) Just rock it. And realize that really, no one will remember what you looked like later in the day. So even though it might be tough in the moment, SO MANY PEOPLE will look just as silly and probably feel just as nervous. I always think of the quote in the Princess Diaries when Mia is trying on her swimsuit and says, “I look like an asparagus.” And her mom says, “Well, yes… But a very CUTE asparagus!” :)
My best swimsuit advice is to buy one in a color or print that you LOVE! If you love the swimsuit, you will love wearing it even more and your confidence will sky rocket.
Find a suit that fits and rock it with some cool sunglasses and strappy sandals!
my confidence tip is to put your shoulders back! That’s one thing my mom always reminds me of :)
Confidence Tip(s): If you think the swimsuit is cute/hot/fun, then that’s how you will feel. There is no sense in buying an ugly suit just because it “hides” things; I think it only makes you feel bad about your body… Also, wear sunscreen! That way you can rock your body and know that you are taking fantastic care of it!!
I always try and tell myself not to care what others think about how I look in a swimsuit. The only people that are judgmental are those that have their own insecurities. Its all about being confident!
My favorite swimsuit tips are:
1. go for a basic color, like black, so it always looks classic.
2. don’t look at the size!! an ill-fitting swimsuit does no one any favors and you’ll feel a million times better in a suit that fits your form, regardless of its size. goodness knows the designer couldn’t have known someone with your exact figure would need to look like a million bucks in his/her suit, so just ignore the tag.
3. when all else fails, do some extra lunges and pushups to highlight easily toned muscles :)
Oh I so hope I win…those elusive chia seeds, I MUST try them!!
My best advice is less is not always more. Swimsuits lately have become more low cut, and more revealing up top. Some young girls think showing lots of skin = sexy, but really the key is to find something that fits YOUR body and have confidence!
Smile and have fun in your swimsuit! Watch how carefree the liitle ones running around the pool and beach are and imitate the best you can :)
For recreational swimming I wear a tankini…but for exercise I have a Speedo one-piece.
For me swimsuit confidence is about wearing what makes you comfortable…I like to wear shorts with mine so that I enjoy the swimming and not worrying about it. You need to enjoy what you have on to rock it.
Swimsuit confidence: Find a swimsuit you absolutely LOVE and you will feel great :-)
My rock it tip-rock it in your house first!! I walk around my apartment in the bikini so I get used to catching my reflection in it or even just how it feels. Then when I wear it on the beach, it’s not THAT big of deal, because I’ve already been rocking it.
My tip is to make sure there’s a bra/padding component to my suit (always a 1 piece for me). Nothing makes me more ancy at the pool than bouncy nipple-itis! Geep!
When your 80lbs overweight I don’t think you can have swimsuit confidence :-) I wore a tri-swimsuit for my OLYTRI which is tight and down to the knees. It’s suppose to reduce drag in the water.
I love how you used your leftovers! Awesome burrito!
I agree with the padding for a bathing suit (for those of us who are less endowed) but I always make sure I am wearing a bright colored suit. The bright colors make your skin look tanner and make you look slimmer, without the skin damage and crazy diets! Neon is the new black :)
Public places weird me out more and more the older I get. I hear ya!
For bathing suits, I always wear bikinis. I can’t remember the last time I had a one piece, but I wouldn’t mind getting one. Maybe a cute one-shoulder? :) Happy bathing suit shopping!
I havent bought a bathing suit in YEARS. I typically wear my old bathing suit bottoms (shorts) and whatever shirt I can find. I swim in my parents backyard so I dont worry what I look like.
My tip for bathing suit confidence is dont show more than you’re comfortable with. And dont settle for something that you feel anything less than amazing in. Be picky, and get what YOU want. Thats how you’re going to feel the most confident.
Find a bathing suit that is comfortable and doesn’t fall off or hang strangely. Just wear it with pride and be so grateful that you are letting yourself enjoy the water, the swim, the sun, and everything else that comes with wearing a bathing suit!
i got the one piece suit i use for lap swimming at sports basement :)
i remembered the swim team wearing simple blue suits, so i got one myself to make me feel like i’m faster and know what i’m doing!!
I say find one that accents a part of you are proud of…
Always remember: You are worried about how you look, but everyone else is worried about how they look, probably too much to even notice how you look. :)
Your blog never fails to amaze and inspire me. Tonight I ran the 10k distance for the first time in my entire 27 years on this planet. Even though it took me 1 hr and a half, I finished feeling AMAZING! That has a been a huge lesson for me to learn over the years, not to compare myself to other people. I have to improve myself and not be focused on anyone else or how much faster or thinner or smarter they may be than me. My 1.5 hour 10k was slow for some people, but it was a huge milestone for me!
So that’s my bathing suit confidence tip…you can’t compare yourself to anyone else. Angela could beat me in a race and rock out a bikini that would make me (the mother of 2) look absurd! But we can’t be bathing suit shopping based on other people or feeling badly about our bodies because we don’t look as good as others do in a particular swim suit. Go out, take your time, try on a million and one bathing suits, toss aside the ones that just don’t flatter you (without a second thought, and without getting down on yourself), and pick out the swim suit that flatters YOUR body and makes YOU feel like a million dollars! You deserve to feel good about yourself at the pool because you’re amazing!
My best tip is don’t compare yourself to other women!
You should definitely check out swimoutlet.com!! I’m on my high school’s swim team and I got a bunch of cute practice suits from there! They even have cute two pieces that will not fall off when you dive in :) the suits are usually discount prices as well! I would definitely recommend it.
My best swimsuit advice would be to stand tall, smile, and look like you’re brewing with self-confidence!
Thanks! I love your blog!
My tip is to try on lots and lots of swimsuits. It is a very painful process I admit but when you find that one that fits just right and is the perfect colors and is sooo flattering (at least comparatively) it’s worth it :)
Just remember how amazing each part of your body is, your legs allow you to run and run and run (or in this case swim and swim and swim), your arms help mix and create delicious and good for you globars that help keep others fit and healthy, and your smile melts your husband’s heart.
i normally buy bathing suits online and try them on in the comfort of my own home. not a confidence thing but they always look cuter there than hunting around shops for them!
i get my confidence by being in the water – i’m a huge surfing addict (how good i am a surfer is TBD!). feeling and being active while wearing as small a bikini as possible gives me confidence!
My best swimsuit advice is to try on many different styles and pick the one YOU feel most comfortable in. If you’re constantly picking and pulling at in while trying it on in the store, you’ll probably be doing the same thing when you wear it at the beach. When you finally find the suit that you feel comfortable in, wear it with pride and show off your beautiful body. Remember, even supermodels don’t look like “that” in real life!!!
whenever i’m struggling with bikini body confidence, i remind myself how sad i would be if i kept myself from fun activities like the beach, hot tub, etc. just because i was unsure of my looks. i would much rather rock allllll that my mama gave me and have a good time :)
Oh my goodness – it is very hard to think about sporting a 1-piece!! I think it will help you feel more legit as your training though :)
My swimsuit tip: By it at Winners and put on self tanner. I love the tanners from Beautisol.com – they have no stink!!
I love my nike one piece. I got it on sale at Dick’s Sporting Goods. I also Love speedo and when I swam on swim team in HS and swim club in college I rocked a TYR swim suit. expensive but they last for-ev-err.
my best swimsuit confidence: remembering that I am who I am, and to pick one thing to say nice about myself in the mirror before I leave for the beach. for example: ” Man Mare, your hips are ROCKIN’ in that bikini! You go girl!!” also, accessories. when you are matchy matchy, you automatically feel more confident :)
Smile and pretend no one’s looking!
My best tip is to love what you have and NOT compare yourself to all the other women around you! We are all unique and come in many shapes and sizes and it’s essential to not size yourself up against other women! Too often we are way too tough on ourselves. Honestly, life is too short to not embrace your body
Buy a suit in your favorite color that compliments your skin tone and eyes.
My bathing suit tip is to focus on how STRONG my body is, not how “perfect” it should be. Easier said than done, but I’ve made a lot of progress!
And my suit of choice is a bikini! Of course, I’m not training for a tri ;)
My best advice for wearing a swimsuit is to remember that everyone else is generally too worried about themselves. So strut your stuff and feel confident because girl, you look hot!!
This may not be a ‘swimsuit’ tip, but a lovely tip that I always remind myself when I want to feel beautiful..Are you ready?
SURROUND YOURSELF WITH HAPPY, POSITIVE PEOPLE!!
I always feel more beautiful when I”m around people who are smiling and happy.
My one-piece Swimsuit confidence tip is to take your first swim in it! Seriously they are amazing, no tugging or exposing or digging or anything. I think they are so flattering for their purpose, and in a pool setting, because they are so functional! And you will feel like a pro once you get those goggles on, cuz you WILL look like one!
My confidence- definitely take it HOME to try it on…there is nothing that will deflate your swimsuit confidence like trying on the suit under fluorescent lighting in unflattering mirrors. Take it home, try it on when you feel your best.
The thought of myself in a swim suit makes me want to throw up.. and I’m only 20. My disgusting body doesn’t deserve to be in a swim suit.
Bikinis with a tankini back from a vacation with mom, and a one-piece from Target to go water skiing in :)
I totally bought the perfect, push-up bikini top from victoria’s secret miracle swimwear… to make up for the fact that my mother forgot to pass her boobs along, haha.
Stand up straight and smile like people are admiring you, because they probably are!
My tips are to get one that actually fits so that its comfortable, then completely disregard the actual size that fits you because it doesn’t matter, and don’t worry about what anyone else thinks of you! They probably aren’t thinking anything, FYI…or maybe their thinking about how gorgeous you are! Either way, rock that bathing suit and do it for no one else but yourself!
I love buying separates so I can mix and match pieces and styles that look the best on me!
Whooo, best swimsuit confidence? Wear it in your room with the lights on, music blaring, and dance! :D (And then maybe go outside in it ;p or take a nap instead lol)
Swim suit confidence is contagious. If you are confident then everyone else around you senses the vibe and loves it. In the end, we all die, so why worry about it. Live life and enjoy!
My best tip would be to remember that pretty much everyone at the pool will be wearing one- why worry about what others may be thinking? Get out there and have fun!
I love to buy some suits and come home to try them on in my own mirror! I love shopping (do it for my job, after all) but hate the atmosphere of most dressing rooms.
Would love some chia seeds!
And the soup sounds so tasty!
I used to be super self conscious when wearing it swim suit- it made me avoid the pool completely. But later I realized that there are people who don’t have the ‘luxury’ of a healthy body. So now I simply remind myself to be thankful of having one that works.this immediately improves my mood as well as my posture! Be thankful for the body you’ve got and swim for those who may not have the same luxury as you do :)
confidence! even if you don’t have/feel it, fake it!!
My tip for swimsuit confidence:
Remember what your body does for you every single day. Be grateful that you can walk, run, swim, bike, jump up and down, skip down the street, pretend to be a ballerina and stand on your tip-toes, get a piggy-back ride from your handsome boyfriend, etc.
I ran my first marathon last October, at the age of 19. I have probably the worst body image anyone should be allowed to have, and this followed me through elementary, junior high, high school… but an hour after I crossed the finish line (and the pain went away ;) ) I remember thinking, how can i possibly be critical of my body ever again when it just carried me 26.2 miles?? My body is a hero!!!
This is what I think about when I start to feel self-conscious. I think about what my body has done for me.
Swimsuit confidence is a toughy! Honestly, I just focus on getting it on and going to have FUN, because really, that’s what life is all about!
My tip for swim suit confidence is to put on some great shades with your suit and strut like you own the place!
I always rock a 1 piece. I think a black 1 piece, with the right cut is the classiest swimsuit a girl can wear!!
My tip is to exercise before you need to wear your swimsuit. You’ll feel more confident just knowing you did something healthy and your body will show it!
wear your favourite bikini and have a ball at the beach!
I encourage you to write a note to your body. Glamour had women do this and it was inspiring. Post it in the mirror where you’ll be changing or put it up in your gym locker. Realize that regardless of what you ‘look’ like in your suit- you are blessed to have a physically fit and HEALTHY body. If anything, get a black suit; they are always the most slimming.
My swim suit confidence comes from reminding myself that we all have different bodies, and I don’t compare. As long as I know I’m treating my bod well with proper nutrition and exercise, it’s all good. ;)
I was going to say exactly what you said!! Strut that bathing suit, be it a teeny-weeny bakini or a one piece – you are beautiful!
Hmm, I guess my best tip is just to not care what people think…or even worry. Just have fun and be yourself.
Spray tan and mascara. sounds silly, but I need my war paint. LOL
Make sure everything is secure so you don’t have to worry about flashing anyone!
I wear a bikini on the beach, and a one piece when I’m swimming for sport. There’s nothing worse than worrying your bottoms are going to slide down or your top go askew when you’re trying to perfect your swim stroke!! I have a simple polyester black TYR which was the cheapest one in the store and it’s done me well!
To feel your best and look your best: You have to EXUDE confidence. If you feel less than spectacular, you will look that way to others. If you throw on that smile, stand up straight and strut your stuff like you’re walkin’ down a runway, you will look (and feel) like a million bucks. Spread a little shimmery lotion all over your bod and let yourself GLOW for all to see!!
Make sure you don’t eat too much before wearing the suit (nothing’s worse than feeling bloated in a bikini).
Other than that, just wear it with confidence. You know you look awesome, and everyone else will see that too :)
My best advice is to stand up tall and smile. Like many other people said, people are too busy worrying about how they themselves look. Remember, you are your own worst critic!
swimsuit confidence–get something that won’t give you a wedgie or fall off if you do a huge dive or jump off a rope swing.
My best tip for swimsuit confidence is to rock some awesome sunglasses and a stylish floppy hat and pretend you’re on a beach in southern france! It’s a little silly but works.
My best tip is to remember that every one else is too bust worrying about themselves to worry about you, but if you have confidence, you will be some one that others will want to emulate. A smile and a head held high are infinitely sexier than an itsy bitsy teeny weeny yellow polka dot bikini. :)
it’s all about exuding confidence. shoulders back, head up and strut it! :) nobody has a perfect body, but having the pride to show off your assets, along with your flaws, is always attractive. besides, if you think you look good and so does your lover, who else really matters?!
Exfoliate like crazy and smear on some of my favorite lotion, preferably with a bit of sparkle. Then strut!
Suck up your pride and get the RIGHT size, even if it’s not a size 2! At the end of the day, numbers are just numbers, don’t let your life be dictated by them!
My tip for wearing a swimsuit is to pick something comfortable that suits your body, and then rock it like today’s the last day that you will EVER walk this Earth. Seriously.
My tip is to realize that it’s not about how hot you are in the swimsuit, it’s how you carry and conduct yourself! Be happy with who you are and it will show, no matter your size.
I’ve enjoyed reading all the suggestions!
My advice would be to get a suit that fits your body type…then get out there and strut your stuff!!!! :)
I have a black one piece Speedo cross back swimsuit for “proper swimming” (ie training laps). It has lasted an age and I highly recommend it.
Then I wear tankinis for by the pool, relaxing swims as I look bloody awful in the one piece ha ha! :)
Now I’m cycling all the time I don’t do a lot of training swims. I probably should though.
With your swimsuit with confidence, and remember that other people are probably so concerned about how they look in their suit they probably aren’t too concerned about how you look.
Knowing that you are beautiful no matter what! :)
Swimsuit confidence – wear a swimsuit that flatters your body type and do something active on the beach rather than lying there worrying about what other people are thinking of you in a swimsuit (they probably aren’t even looking)!
Also… I don’t know if I could ever wear the padded bike shorts. I think they serve a wonderful purpose but I think I would feel sooo weird haha
Try on swim suits in the morning, any bloating will minimal at that time. And if you can order a few online and try them on at home. The lighting in the fitting rooms can be horrible! You can get a better idea of what it will look like at home. Also tanned skin naturally looks thinner and smoother then white skin, so if you can get some self tanning lotion. Tanned skin can hide cellulite a bit too :-D Here is a link to some natural ones http://www.greenyour.com/body/personal-care/sun-care/tips/choose-a-natural-self-tanner
I recently had to buy a one piece suit to replace running with swimming occasionally. I felt like a total nerd at first, but I just had to tell myself: “Get over it. This suit makes your stomach look TINY and AWESOME! You look hot!” It’s all about confidence!
I never even think about what I’m wearing…I’m having too much fun in the water! I always just make sure I’ve got my “bases” covered when i buy it so I never have to think about it. Every woman is different thats why we have so many styles of swimsuits! Find the best one for your body and rock it!
Like so many others said, confidence is everything! Also…spend the money on a decent suit that you like and feel cute in. You’ll never feel confident if you know your bathing suit doesn’t fit right or highlight your best features!
Up until very recently I only owned bikinis, but I wanted to get into swimming a bit more so I went out and got an athletic bathing suit, Mine is a speedo and it is 2 piece. It is perfect because the top fits just like a sports bra. I couldn’t bring myself to get a one piece because they are so uncomfortable. I was surprised with the amount of cute bathing suits they had though. Mine is pink and black!
Don’t be afraid to spend a little extra money on a swimsuit that compliments your body type! That way when you’re out on the beach, you wont have to spend so much time worrying about what you look like :)
We all have our flaws– It’s learning to embrace them that’s the hard part.
My tip is to buy a bathing suit that fits (even if the size is bigger than what you think you should be!) and DON’T look in the mirror and analyze yourself every time you put it on. Flaunt what you got!
All of the advice above is so great! I think that it’s good to consider that everyone else at the beach or pool are too busy thinking about how THEY look to notice you. Also, the more time you spend with friends swimming or just having plain old fun, the more happy that experience becomes!
My tip? Straighten your back, make your chest proud, do your best Tyra walk (even if it’s just from the kiddie pool to the snack bar) and revel in sharing your strong, super body with the world! Oh, and smile :D Nothing is sexier or happier than confidence.
Haha I totally rock a one piece and swim cap and look ridiculous. I even posted a pic of it. I just tell myself that when I have on goggles, and a swim cap no one can recognize me.
I didn’t wear a swimsuit for 5 years…or a tank top. I’ve always been athletic, but I am a little curvier than I felt comfortable with. The key for being confident in a swimsuit is a) buying a suit that supports you. No matter what your shape, buy a swimsuit that looks good but also is supportive!! You want to be able to move around because…
b) no one likes the girl just sitting there. No one likes the girl sitting there being nervous and shy! Play in the water, do your thang, and enjoy your water time! No one can ever say that a girl out there, not being ashamed of her own body, is an ugly thing. It’s a beautiful thing!
I actually own a few one pieces, just for the pool or the beach, along with my regular old bikinis. I think one pieces can look so classy and retro!
Of course, racing suits are a whole other story :-)
My tip:
ENJOY YOURSELF. You are most likely in a swimsuit because you are some place WARM and SUNNY! Be happy, enjoy the weather, stand tall and most importantly-
LOVE YOURSELF!
My tip is to choose a style that flatters YOUR body, and pick one that you feel totally confident in!
I like a sweetheart neckline, it compliments feminine shoulders and attracts attention to your carefree beach face!
Swimsuit confidence? I like bright colors and a nice tan doesn’t work – right now I’m using Nivea daily moisturizer that gives you a slight tan.
get a bathing suit that fits! you don’t want anything coming out that shouldn’t! ;)
forgive yourself for not being perfect. and buy a pretty bathing suit that makes you feel good wearing it. :)
My best tip is to SMILE. It draws the attention to your face! :)
For my swimsuit confidence, when I have on my tankini or my bikini, I think of not just my outer body but also everything that I have done to look like I do. I think of all of the minutes (hours?) or planks I’ve done, the miles I’ve ran, the bowls of oatmeal I’ve eaten and I just start glowing from the inside out. I’ve worked hard for this bod and I’m proud of how I look but more importantly, how I feel!
Even though I may not have the perfect body, knowing what my body is capable of doing, and being able to have all my limbs intact, I’m damn proud of it :)
Swimsuit confidence begins with a bikini wax. Seriously.
believe it or not no one cares what you look like in that bathing suit!
everyone is more concerned with how they look.
a healthy body is way more confidence inspiring and beautiful than appearance alone.
I rock a bikini now… I feel MORE uncomfortable in a one-piece! I just feel like they squish you in all the wrong places, haha!
Best piece of bathing suit advice? Don’t worry about it. You worked HARD for your body, no matter what you look like- so be confident of that- the woman next to you probably worked just as hard, but we’re all built differently. As women, we’re too critical of ourselves!
xo
K
I recently purchased a one piece that actually made me feel quite good! It’s strapless so I still think its sexy, also elegant.
Wine.
Swimsuit confidence in a bottle.
Swimsuit confidence? Buy one, take it home. Look at yourself in the mirror in natural light. Sit down in it. Turn around. Jump up and down. If you are used to seeing how something looks on your body it won’t seem foreign and exposed.
More important than a “bathing suit body” is a “bathing suit mind”.
My best tip for swimsuit confidence; find a suit that you feel comfortable in. I used to buy swimsuits because of how cool they looked on the shelf or on the model in the display, but I ended up feeling horrible in it after because it wasn’t right for my body. I have 3 bikinis and feel fabulous in all of them!
Bathing suit confidence advice…hmmm. I was always self-conscious of my body and swimsuits just magnified everything I hated. However, once I bought a suit that fit perfectly (that I LOVED!) and started exercising, I became proud of my body for what it could do.
To sum it up:
1. Buy a suit that fits that you love, cost be damned!
2. Realize that your body is wonderful – it is YOURS, only yours, and look at everything it can do for you!
Ooh, best tip for bathing suit confidence: remember that you look beautiful, you really do. It’s only those mean little voices in your head telling you otherwise! Wear a smile and confidence and nothing else matters. (And like someone else said: everyone else at the beach is too concerned with what they look like to notice you!)
Believe it or not, my best swimsuit advice came from a 14 year old when I was 26. I was newly thin, but still very self-conscious in a swim suit. After an afternoon with her family in their backyard pool – for which I wore a borrowed bikini, the first I had worn since childhood -, she finally told me to stop tugging on my suit all of the time and just ignore it! Her mom then chimed in with a stand-up-straight and be confident. Must have worked because I wore a bikini on my honeymoon!
Be confident! You are who you are! No two bodies are a like, and you should embrace the beautiful body you were gifted with!!!
My best advice it to find one that actually fits. I’m talking enough booty coverage to be comfortable, a little push up and support for the girls, loose enough to avoid creating muffin top (or faux muffin top which is just as bad), but snug enough to hold you in, preferably in a bright color or print to make you look more tan than you are. Throw on a ginormous floppy hat or sunnies and feel like a rockstar :)
I started rotating a one piece in last year and I’ve loved it. I got it from Target for cheap but the style is EVERYWHERE! Check it out here: http://www.target.com/Merona-Bandeau-Shirred-One-Piece/dp/B002DJYG2Y/ref=br_1_3?ie=UTF8&frombrowse=1&searchView=grid5&searchNodeID=1264687011&node=1264687011&sr=1-3&searchRank=salesrank&searchPage=1&searchSize=150&id=Merona%20Bandeau%20Shirred%20One%20Piece&qid=
I`ve always been really self concious when it comes to 2 piece bathing suits, as for the last 4 years I’ve been over weight. But last summer as I was going to try on bathing suits and dreading that horrible feeling I get I realized something, everyone is self conscious some are just better at hiding it than others! My biggest tip is to pick a suit that makes you happy. Although I hate my stomach I have a really good chest so I picked a 1 piece suit in my favorite color that showed off my personal assets, and you know what, for the first time in years I was actually happy to put on my bathing suit.
Now this year, that suit I bought won’t fit due to the weight I’ve lost but I know I’ll find another killer bathing suit that will make me feel just as great if not better.
Best swimsuit confidence tip: FInd a bathing suit you find sexy and own the look. We are all sexy we just have to know it.
Also…Winners has the best and cheapest bikinis I have yet to find :)
Find a suit that fits and you don’t have to “situate” all too often.
And, I hate to say it, but a little self tanner helps if you’re fish belly white like me!
Swimsuit confidence = a huge cover-up + a hat + sunglasses.
Hmm. Maybe I need to work on the confidence part some more…
My best swimsuit advice is to accentuate your favorite parts. Whether you love your legs, tummy, chest, arms, whatever… it will show and you will exude confidence! There is a suit for every body type these days. (H&M has some adorable ones!) If you feel attractive and comfortable, it doesn’t matter what others think!
The best swimsuit confidence (which is more of a statement than a tip) is that you EARNED the body for that one piece….not the seven year old swimsuit with flowers that screams “adorable”, but a one piece meant for racing performance that proves “powerful” and “venerable”. Anyone can wear a bikini. But donning the sporty one piece symbolizes the work and stress you’ve put into your body to train for an athletic event that not everyone can compete in. There is a great deal of respect for the performance-based one piece that flaunts the power and strength of your muscles. Rock the one piece with pride!
My advice for swimsuit confidence – realize that no one else is looking at you! If you’re hanging around somewhere were everyone else is wearing bathing suits/bikinis the funniest part is that everyone is concerned about themselves and no one cares how you look!
My best tip is that confidence is the most attractive thing –your body is NOT as bad as you think! It’s beautiful and being confident about it is SEXY.
Stand up tall and ooze confidence! No one is critiquing you as much as you are- if you look like you feel good, that’s all anyone will notice :)
Ooh – I’ve been wanting to try Chia Seeds!
My best tip is to wear shorts or a coverup at the beach/pool until you are ready to swim/layout. I just don’t like being that exposed in public no matter what my body looks like at the time. You look gorgeous though in anything though! Flaunt it! :)
I’m thinking a bikini wax would have me feeling ready to go! ;)
My swimsuit confidence tip is to buy a suit that fits – not squeeze into one that doesn’t!
And you should check out the Etobicoke Olympium (http://www.eswim.ca/olympium.html) They have a swim store inside and that’s where I buy my suits. I buy polyester suits because they never stretch out and get saggy like the regular speedos do. I have a one piece and a training bikini from there.
My tip for swimsuit confidence is to wear a suit that compliments your best features. They are making some really cute one-pieces these days – the one shoulder ones are especially cute!
Buy your dream swimsuit. Even if its a little on the expensive side. If your wearing something you love, you’ll feel good no matter what.
I own a few bikinis. My best tip is to practice great posture and to always walk confidently. Most people look much better than what they give themselves credit for.
Rock a fun accessory with your suit i.e. chunky bracelet, floppy hat or some fantastic shades – and then dance around to a fun song in your getup knowing you are beautiful, smart, strong and sexy!
The best advice I can think of is to go shopping with your most honest friend. They’ll tell you when you found the right suit for you. Also, like any other clothing, buy the right size, an ill-fitting suit (too big or too small) is not going to be flattering now matter what kind of shape you’re in. Oh, and make sure you buy it in a colour you love to wear and works best with your skin tone. And finally, put on that sunscreen! You’re not going to look your best if you’re the same colour as a cooked lobster and all wrinkly from sun damage ;)
Ugh! I HATE swimsuit shopping. When I have to go though, I make sure to do it in the AM before risking the dreaded Food Belly! :)
wear what you love! if you don’t love it, you will feel even worse in it!
My tip for swimsuit confidence is to have good posture! Walking with your shoulders back makes you feel and look more confident! :)
My swimsuit confidence : don’t worry about what anyone else if thinking, they all have their insecurities too! And a cute bathing suit always helps ;-)
I would always feel so self conscious but then I started looking around the beach and realizing that most ppl don’t seem to care so why should I? Before I lost 80lbs, I went to a water park with my son and I bought a cute swim dress (much cuter than the dreaded skirty thing to hide your thights) and put on a big smile and had a great time. When it comes to confidence, fake it, no one can tell the difference ;o)
I think the key to feeling confident in a swimsuit is to find one that flatters your individual body shape.
There are so many great tips already!! I love the sentiment of rocking what your momma gave ya (it can be so hard sometimes!)
But basically, you’ve got to a) pick one that flatters your body (although this can be hard with a one piece); b) wear it with pride and confidence! Slouching over makes you look bigger. And c) get a cute skirt/wrap to cover up while you’re walking around. I also echo what some other people have said — it’s good to remind yourself that everyone else is probably just as concerned with how they look as you are.
my best tip would be to just forget about what you look like and just have FUNNN! If you’re having fun, you won’t have time to think about what you look like. Like you said, rock what you’ve got!
I have a one piece Speedo suit for lap swimming, a retro one piece for beach bathing, and a bikini for the swimming holes of East Texas. I love summer and I love swimming!
My tip for bathing suit confidence is to wear them often. The more you wear it, the more you swim and tan (safely, of course!) and spend time with your friends at the lake and just let go and relax. This makes everyone instantly gorgeous. Trust me! ;)
I think just to let yourself have confidence in general is the best, and to really appreciate how amazing our bodies are…we’re all different and beautiful.
I personally love Land’s End suits and boy short two pieces.
Find a suit that you feel comfortable in (most important) and then show your confidence! Even if you’re not the most confident person, act like you are…..others will pick up on your self-esteem and get on the ‘positive train’ :)
You’re gonna rock a one piece just like you’re gonna rock that tri! Chia seeds! Woohoo! I just ran out, too :D
I figure everybody else at the pool/beach/wherever is too busy worrying about how they look in their swimsuit to even notice me!
My two tips are to forget about it and enjoy yourself and also to wear big glamorous sunglasses :)
My best tip is to exercise a little bit, and shower with a salt or sugar scrub to get glowing (hehe) before you put it on. Then, don’t worry about how you THINK look to others. If you feel fabulous, you’ll look fabulous!! You’ll radiate inside and out. Go into the world and be your fabulous self!
Swimsuit confidence? Shoulders back, head up, chest out!
I try to remember all the amazing things my body allows me to do and that I am healthy, I love my body for those things.
Focus on positives–what fun you’ll have in the suit, how it makes your chest look great–rather than what you don’t like!
Swimsuit confidence…we’ll I’ve always struggled with this one. My best advice? Stop comparing yourself to everyone else. No one is like you, and there will never be anyone like you again. That in itself is amazing :)
My best swimsuit confidence tip is: Don’t forget the bikini wax after our long Canadian winter! LOL
My swimsuit confidence is make sure you use personal hygiene on the front area. :) But actually love who you are and what you have become, inside that swimsuit and outside!
I’m repeating myself on the swimsuit, but I wear the Speedo Endurance suits (the suit will actually have the word “endurance” embroidered on the front bottom of it), always, they come in really pretty colors and last significantly longer than the polyester suits, no fading, no snagging or wear and tear on the bottom area of the suit.
I absolutely love the looks of that neat sauce and the stew, I am going to have to make a ton of that to freeze for me to munch on.
I received this from Active.com, there is a good one in Canada, http://www.active.com/triathlon/Articles/6-Triathlon-Camps-to-Boost-Your-Training.htm?act=EMC-Active&Vehicle=Insider&Date=04_21_10&Edition=1&Sections=Articles&Creative=Boost_Your_Training_at_a_Tri_Camp&TextName=Boost_Your_Training_at_a_Tri_Camp&ArtText=Txt&Placement=2&Dy=Wed
Have a good day to all!
haha…my best tip for swimsuit confidence? Don’t look in the mirror!!!
something i have to remind myself of all the time with swimsuits is similar to yours: i’m the only one who looks the way i do, which is unique and beautiful! i’ve found that only i can rock certain suits while others look much better in other things. love yourself!
My best swimsuit tip is to choose something that you think is pretty – it helps make your already awesome and capable body look even prettier!
Yum Chia Seeds!
Swimsuit confidence: Wear a bathing suit you feel good in, I like the idea of a fun accessory, wear sunscreen with a little sparkle and nice scent, and have fun! Everyone else is totally correct, your confidence will override others noticing any insecurities you are having about yourself. Pay attention to just enjoying yourself in the sun and water!
and GO CAPS!
Be confident, wear something that you love, and lay off the salt!
Wear a swim suit that fits and a little ab work before strutting your stuff never hurt!
my tip for swim suit confidence is to hold your head up (don’t slouch) and be completely confident! and also, try your swimsuit on again at home…take a couple laps around the house to make sure it keeps everything in place!
Make sure the swimsuit fits well (not baggy, tight etc) and makes you feel GOOD. Then, stand up straight and put on your best smile.
My swimsuit confidence tip is to remember you have to move and twist and turn in the suit, so make sure it fits without the “wedgie factor” lol. I learned my lesson when we took the kids to a waterpark on water slides. (Hmm, how do I get up out of the bottom of the water slide shute and gracefully remove the bathing suit that has climbed right up my butt? lol) I try not to think about the gross factor about public pools also, but alas, sometimes it is very hard, I agree lol.
Wow, there are already tons of comments! I feel like anything I say has already been said. But I’ll give it a go anyway!
Well first of all, I wear a one piece or tank-ini. My reason is mostly because I only want my husband checking me out!! I am confident but I don’t want or need any extra eyes or attention on me. I know my husband appreciates it and besides, I know I am beautiful no matter how much skin I am showing!
My tips to bathing suit confidence really apply all the time! First, i’d say think of 5 things you are thankful for. Then think of 5 amazing things your body does for you. Then think of 5 kind and healthy things you have done for your body! Then SMILE, do a fun little dance, and rock what yo mama gave you!!
My suits: I own a huge variety of swim suits. I have one piece training/racing suits, I have “drag suits” which are old, ratty swim suits I use to create extra drag when training. I also have bikini’s and tankini’s for hanging out pool or lakeside.
Swim suit confidence tip: don’t worry about other people. The majority of them are too busy worrying about themselves to notice you anyway.
Training suits: Most people go for thin straps on a training suit because they can reduce chafing, but I’ve always preferred thicker straps because they don’t dig into my shoulders as much. TYR has always been my favorite brand of racing suit. They’re usually slightly cheaper than Speedo, and I think they hold up better.
Every once in a while you find that bathing suit that really is so wonderful, you fondly remember it years later. But in the meantime, pick one that feels comfortable and just enjoy the place where you’re wearing it (beach, ocean, pool). Chances are no one will really notice unless it’s super cute and then they’ll want to know where you bought it!
I’m always amazed when I buy a bathing suit and wear it that I don’t see anyone else on the beach with the same suit.
I own a couple ancient bikini’s for fun swimming (although it is so time for a new suit, I think I’m gonna go get one this weekend since I have a pool party to go to on Sunday) and I own a speedo for my workouts.
I think I tweeted this to you, but my workout buddy (who got me into swimming) gave me a link to a site where you can get really discounted swimwear. (Not sure if it will work with shipping to Canada though…) http://www.swimoutlet.com/
I kind of wish I’d gone with a TYR instead of a Speedo b/c I like the smaller back opening that TYR’s seem to have, but I like my speedo well enough (especially since I got it for $30!) it’s bright purple and my shoulders look pretty awesome in it.
FYI competitive swim suits are super super tight, but they loosen up once you get in the pool- be prepared to have a hard time getting the suit on though!
As for swimsuit confidence, I find that getting excited for the whole summer thing- cute towel, cute beach bag, flip flops (which are a way of life down South!), fun hats, big sunglasses, cute coverups, gets me more excited about my swimsuit b/c it’s a part of the fun instead of a big deal to be worried about. And I remind myself that no one looks like people in magazine when they are wearing a swimsuit, which makes me feel better about how I look. :)
A fully waxed body!!!
My tip for swimsuit confidence is to wear something cute that you love and hold your head up high!
Simply love yourself, love and protect yourself like your a newborn baby because you are just as important and loved as one.
Hi! This is my first post although I’ve been a long-time reader :)
I used to swim in high school and just bought another suit to start swimming in our local free pool (cheap suit tip – find your size then go to the website to find the clearance suits in the same brand you’re looking at!).
One pieces, especially “racing” suits (whether you’re racing or not) are such a different cut than all others! I honestly just think it’s an adjustment period – as you start swimming more you’ll adjust and realize everyone else is wearing them too! Good luck!
To feel my sexiest in a bathing suit, i’ll put on upbeat music and model them for my boyfriend. Just the look in his eyes tells me that I look sexy;)
my best swimsuit confidence tip: work out! when you appreciate your body for what it can do instead of just what it looks like, you can be more confident putting it out there!
My best swimsuit confidence tip:
Look in the mirror and tell yourself all the things you LOVE about your body! Pay no attention to what you think may be a flaw….it’s not a flaw, it’s a character builder!
My best tip is to think about what your body can DO rather than what it looks like (this is kind of cliche, but it works for me!)
Also, when I get icky feelings about the way I look, I try and find just one part of my body that I REALLY like, and just focus on that among all the negativity. Sometimes it’s innocent like my dainty hands, and sometimes it’s a little more naughty, like how my chest fills out a swimsuit! :)
My tip is to find a suit that you feel comfortable in, that’s in your favorite color. That way, you’ll always feel your best when you put it on!
Definitely be comfortable, not constricted, and wear it with a smile! And I prefer the TYR suits for training.
For Swim Suit Confidence: Smile, stand up straight, and remember that you are your own worst critic. Most people are pretty self absorbed and are worrying about themselves, not you.
My tip to feeling confident is to remember the AMAZING things your body has done for you. Why wouldn’t I be confident of a body that gave birth, practices yoga, runs, and hikes?
No tips for a suit, I am soooo not a swimmer!
Glance at the mirror once to make sure it’s not on backwards and be off! This is what i tell all of my clients :) Also to know that the fact that they show concern for staying fit is a great step that is miles above some others who they will find on the beach!
If you start doubting yourself or ‘fat talking’, just think of what your body has accomplished for you.. whether it be a marathon, childbirth or whatever! Our bodies are truly amazing!
My best advice: everything in context makes it acceptable! As long as whatever you’re wearing will help you do what you’ve set out to do (in this case, training!) then you don’t have to worry so much about what you look like. Having the confidence that I can train properly gives me the confidence to wear it, and get busy sweating from the work out, not over the small stuff!
I agree – just go with it! A friend of mine gave me some good advice: If others don’t want to look at it, they won’t! So don’t be embarrassed of that butt/belly/whatever. Just have fun! :)
My best tip for swimsuit confidence is to consistantly eat the freshest healthiest meals I can so that when it comes time to put the suit on I know I have done every thing I can to rock that thing!
Don’t judge yourself too harshly when you’re trying suits on – or if you can take a bunch home or order online and try them in front of your own mirror with natural lighting, blah blah. And only get it if you truly feel comfortable… sometimes it’s hard to “fake it til you make it” when you’re half naked on the beach. You won’t be able to have fun and enjoy the beach if you’re antsy and self-conscious the whole time!
Hi Angela, best of luck with swimsuit and bike short shopping! I’d recommend giving Swimco or Sport Check a try. Look for one piece Speedo or TYR suits. Nope, they aren’t the most flattering, but they are super comfortable as the straps stay in place while you are swimming. I’d also recommend getting a swim cap. You will have to wear one in the race so it will help to get used to it. Plus it will help to stop your hair from tangling if you only pull it back in a pony tail.
As for bike shorts, if you want to minimize how much equipment you buy, hit up a good triathlon store and pick up a pair of tri shorts. Those have minimal padding in them compared to bike shorts. The idea is to wear your tri shorts throughout the race. The tiny pad won’t soak up a ton of water on the swim, but it will still be fairly comfortable on the bike. Then when you transition to the run you won’t feel like you are running in a big diaper. That way you can train in the same shorts and race in them. You won’t want to be doing major costume changes during the race between each sport, so tri shorts will take you through the entire event! If you have any questions about gear at all, don’t hesitate to ask.
Also, if you find a good tri shop you guys can probably rent wetsuits from them for your race!
Spray tan if you feel pale…and then just to get a cute suit that you love and feel great in!
My best swimsuit confidence tip is to wear what fits you best so that you will be the most comfortable. I am large on top and its hard finding two pieces that fit me well. I can easily try on 10 suits before I find a decent one. This means picking what fits you over what looks cute on the hanger, what you would ideally like to be wearing, etc. Just last week I bought a plain black bikini…and while the color is a little boring for my taste, my boobs look great in it and I know I’ll be comfy and relaxed when I wear it on vacation!
My best swimsuit tip is to figure out what style suit looks best on your body, and then emphasize the assets you love most! I have tiny boobs so I try to find swimsuit tops that add a little oomph. Remember we are all unique and beautiful in our own way :)
Rock what your mama gave you! My best tip for swimsuit confidence is to wear it when you’re doing something you enjoy! Whether that is swimming, volleyball, lounging in the sand with a good book, or giving the old slip and slide a good run (haha remember slip and slides?) I find that if I’m having fun, smiling, and enjoying myself, I feel confident and look great!
Walk around with a straight back and with confidence!
A nice tan always helps!
Wear a fun print rather than hiding in a basic black suit ;) I need to re-stock my chia seeds but would love some for free!
I don’t know about you, but I don’t go to the beach or pool to scrutinize everyone else’s bodies so you can assume that other people aren’t either. Just rmember the person most concerned about how you look in a bathing suit is you. So relax and have a good time!
As for me, I have a speedo one piece for swimming work outs and then also a couple bikini’s and a cute one piece for poolside. I bought the J. Crew one piece this year to bring on vacation with my boyfriend and his family just to have on hand as an alternative should I feel uncomfortable in my more revealing/skimpier bikini’s. One piece’s don’t have to read old lady or 7 year old if you find a cute pattern or cut.
My best advice is to find the swimsuit that looks best ON YOU. Don’t try and wear something that looks good on somebody else because each suit flatters a certain body type. Find the swimsuit that flatters you and then ROCK IT! :)
Swimsuit confidence: 3 deep breaths, a big suck-in of the gut, and a shot or 7 of vodka.
kidding. Flaunt it while you got it, and if you don’t have it…PRETEND!!!!! Summer’s for feelin sassy!!!
My best Advice:
1. Know that every other person there in a swimsuit is feeling like you.
2. Look around… Many Many people who shouldn’t sport itty bitty bikinis are… why not you?!?!
My tip would be to wait to try on your swimsuit until after you’ve had a really good workout. You’ll feel good about yourself, and the image of how you look will stick with you every time you put on the swimsuit from then on.
Remember, everyone else is pretty much naked, so it can’t get any worse than that. So go with the flow! Water is the best.
Find a swimsuit that flatters your best assets or one you feel HOT in… You look best when you feel good about yourself!
It’s definitely a state of mind, but having a cute cover-up to go with it is handy too! I just try to remember that other people are feeling nervous too.
I only wear one pieces. I’ve lost too much weight and am too saggy to wear anything else. I used to never think twice about…. this post sorta made me feel like a giant loser for wearing one, though.
Last summer a few of my girlfriends were hanging out at the beach and we asked a lady to take a photo of us, insisting that it be “just our faces.” The woman was so fun – she told us we are totally ridiculous for wanting to hide our bodies, and that in 15, 25, 50 years we will wish we appreciated how gorgeous we are. She had us posing around the beach like pinup models, haha. I love those pics and try to remember what she told us about how we’ll regret it later if we don’t flaunt it now :)
My best advice is to find a suit that you LOVE and feel comfortable in.
Just be confident – but also – make sure its not see-through – do a water test before you hit the pool or beach!
for lap swimming i rock a speedo one piece…full coverage so you don’t have to worry about accidentally flashing any fellow swimmers. and my tip is: (staying on the topping of flashing people) is to stay away from white/pale colors in swimsuits! even with lining they can become transparent VERY easily when wet. this is not a good look for anyone!
I definitely believe you just have to get out there, rock it, and not care what others are thinking. Because they are probably so worried about themselves and don’t even notice you.
buy a swim suit that you LOVE! Even if its expensive just go for it because then you’ll be excited to wear it :)
Swimsuit advice: Be confident and don’t even worry about other people. Find a suit that you’re comfortable in and you’re good to go!
hands down just forget about what you look like and focus on having a good time! plus you know everyone else out there is way more concerned with how they look in a bathing suit than how you look!!
I used to spend so much time fiddling with my swimsuit because I was uncomfortable — that just draws more attention to the areas you’re trying to fix or cover! I focus on the areas I love the most — my arms and my legs — and remind myself how good and strong they feel when I’m running into the water (or building sand castles!)
Find the best fit for you!! I am a size small, but always buy my bottoms in medium. They are not too big at all, they actually fit better. i learned this tip awhile ago, I think from The Today Show lol
It’s easy for someone to feel self concious in a swim suit, so I have to agree with you- just rock the suit! If you feel uncomfortable, you will probably be seen that way. Also, just make sure it’s not TOO tight, eek!
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2 words… tankini!! hahaa
haha.. that was only one word… delete delete!!
My best tip is to be active and stop tugging on the suit! If you don’t care, no one else will and you will look confident and feel confident!
On a side note, I think my one-piece is a tad too short in the torso…it leaves an indent in the groin area:/
My best tip is to Fake it til ya make it…BUT you’ve already made it so no faking necessary :)
I want to enter the contest, but sadly my best tip for swimsuit confidence is just to avoid swimsuits. I can’t remember ever feeling confident in one.
My best tip for swim suit confidence is try, try, and try on again and again until you find a suit that you feel great in. It doesn’t have to be a bikini. If you feel great in a tankini or one-piece, or a cute skirt bottom, that’s fine. Even though the process could be daunting, it’s well worth it to wear something you feel good in. Buy in the size you are now, not what you want to be. Own it!
Swimsuit confidence? It helps to do a couple set of crunches right before or once you’ve got the suit on–instant toning effect! Just make sure you’ve got a suit that fits you properly and you’re comfortable in it, and remind yourself about all the work you’ve done so you *can* flaunt it!
I always wear bikinis.
And my best tip for confidence: rock what you have. Most people feel somewhat self conscious in a bathing suit. So instead of looking at what you consider your “flaws,” they are probably thinking about their own flaws. We think that other people care so much about our bodies, but in reality, WE are the only ones that scrutinize them. So if I feel slightly self conscious, I tell myself I look beautiful, remind myself how strong and healthy my body is, and just go out and enjoy myself!!!
My best tip is to pray for confidence and remind myself that God made me absolutely beautiful! Of course, having my husband close by is always helpful…he never hesitates to tell me he thinks I’m beautiful :)
I say find a suit that makes you feel comfortable – one piece, tankini, bikini, whatever it is – and just STRUT! We work so hard to make our bodies run x amount of KM or bench x amount of pound. Be proud of what our bodies allow us to do and show it off!!
Buy a flattering swim suit- and stand up straight. Slouching really is NOT flattering! :) p.s. I LOVE CHIA SEEDS!!!!!
Is rock it hard… No matter what! It’s all about confidence!
Im too late, but i thought i could still give my opinion. Get a reversible one piece with match goggles and cap. who says you cant be cute and matchy in one pieces?!
i struggled with this a lot because i went to cancun for spring break this past march…i was constantly around wicked thin girls. but i just kept telling myself that i look great the way i am, i worked hard for my body, so i should rock it. and rock it i did :)
Best swimsuit tip? Make sure you’re nice and neat (trimmed) down there. Hard to rock anything when you’re worried about a little “bush” coming out! :)
HOpe to win those seeds mama!
I read this in a magazine and loved it:
Look yourself in the eyes (in the mirror) and SMILE!! :)
I rock a one piece from Land’s End with a racer back that fastens so that I can swim nice laps without boob exposure or one side coming off at the shoulder! My tip is that if you are constantly tugging at your suit bottom to keep it down, get a new suit or invest in some butt glue. There is no shame in it, pageant people know it’s the secret to not wrenching your swimsuit out of your crack every 5 minutes! (waterproof body adhesive is another name for it)
I made the Feelin Good Stew last night, but omitted the sweet potato since I did not have one on hand. Plus I used fresh mushrooms. As I ate it for lunch today I was thanking you for the recipe! It was amazing!!
Although I’m not completely comfortable with my post baby body I am working on it (both the body and confidence), when I holding that little monster I’m actually not too worried about how I look in my suit :). I have a tankini and a bikini. When trying on suits I try to remember that the lights and mirrors are unforgiving. I also have a mirror that for some reason seems to make me look slimmer, it’s always the mirror I use.